Give rowing a try!
Rowing is great for kids! There’s nothing like getting out on our beautiful Willamette River in a boat full of your friends. At Rose City we know how important it is for kids to unplug and get outside and play. Rowing helps them learn how to become athletic and adventuresome. At the same time kids learn the importance of teamwork and discipline. Our program caters to kids of all athletic backgrounds. It’s about learning, improving and enjoying the ride. Nothing beats the thrill of a racing shell skimming quickly over the water. Why not try a sport you can enjoy for a lifetime?
At Rose City we have four distinct seasons and we take on new beginners at the start of each season. No experience is required! In fact, virtually none of our beginners have ever seen rowing up close… so everyone is starting something brand new.
Our Fall program will be begin Monday, August 25th, with our pre-season Free Week being offered August 18th to 22nd to brand new rowers with no previous experience.
See below for more information!
2025 Fall Program
Our 2025 fall programs will begin Monday, August 25th. We are offering sessions during the afternoons, Monday through Friday, and Saturday mornings for experienced and beginner athletes grades 8-12. Our Middle School Team for 7th-8th graders will practice twice a week. You can find class details below.
Registration is open now!
Novice Team
Eligibility: Athletes in grades 8th - 12th who either:
have no previous experience
started rowing after May 2025
have previously been part of our Middle School Team
Dates: Aug 25th - Nov 21st
Times: 4:15 - 6:45pm, Monday - Friday, Saturday 7:30 - 10:30am
Cost: $900
Middle School Team
Eligibility: Athletes in grades 7th - 8th who either:
have no previous experience
started rowing after May 2025
are returning from the 2024-2025 Middle School Team
Dates: Sep 2nd - Nov 6th
Times: 4:45 - 7:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday only.
Cost: $216
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Join Our Community!
Rose City is proud to serve the greater Portland area. Our athletes attend over 35 area high and middle schools and come from as far away as Vancouver, West Lynn and even Eugene! Our aim is to be a club where people from any background can come and feel welcomed and valued as a member of the team. Every day we strive to make our environment inclusive and comfortable.
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Improve Yourself!
No athletic experience is necessary- we are simply looking for kids who love being on the water, working with teammates towards common goals, and improving themselves! Rowing is a low-impact, non-contact sport that people can do their entire lives. It is common to see 70-year-olds racing at regattas! Rowing is an endurance sport and top rowers are famously some of the fittest athletes on earth. It is immensely satisfying to watch our young participants develop the physical, emotional and mental skills to perform at a high level. No one who joins our team has ever rowed before… but many leave our doors with college scholarships as a result of their dedication and enthusiasm.
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Compete!
Rose City is a nationally competitive program. Not everyone on our team chooses to race, but those who do get exposed to many valuable life lessons- and exciting experiences! RCRC races regularly in the northwest region, but we also travel to places like Boston, San Diego and even Canada!
RCRC can be the first stop in a long and fruitful competitive rowing career for those athletes who choose to chase that dream. We work hard, race hard and love to compete.